FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The evidence against the Florida school shooting suspect is so overwhelming, the only question left for the courts if he is convicted is whether he will be sentenced to death or spend the rest of his life in prison. 710 more words

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has signed an executive order outlining the factors a governor must consider when making parole decisions for an offender sentenced as a juvenile to life in prison. 125 more words

Following the hearing of 156 gut-wrenching statements from former doctor Larry Nassar’s accusers, Michigan Circuit Judge Rosemarie Aquilina has sentenced him to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually assaulting athletes for years. 167 more words

You think you know about prison life through movies and TV? Think again.

Survivor’s Guide to Prison is a look at what it is really like in prison, from the perspectives of investigative journalists, lawyers, prison staff, cops, and inmates as well as celebrities who have experienced prison life. 60 more words